Internet journalism position, University of Leeds

Closing date 23 August 2010

University of Leeds
Institute of Communications Studies

Research Associate in Internet Journalism (fixed-term)
Part-time PhD studentship linked to a 50% FTE Teaching Assistantship)

This post is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with research ambitions and
experience in journalism to make the transition to an academic career. It offers a
part-time PhD studentship and a 50% FTE teaching assistantship.

The position is a clearly defined training/career development position and will provide
the opportunity for study towards a PhD on a part-time basis coupled with part-time
teaching experience in the Institute of Communications Studies. Teaching
responsibilities will be allocated in the light of current workloads of existing
academic staff, and of the experience and aptitude of the successful applicant Potential
PhD topics should be within the area of journalism studies.

You must possess a Master’s degree in journalism, broadcast journalism, online
journalism, or a related discipline such as media studies, communication studies or
sociology. The ability to take responsibility for allocated teaching duties and
excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also essential to the post.

The post is available from 20 September 2010 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for a
fixed term until 19 September 2012. At the end of the fixed-term contract, subject to
satisfactory performance, you may be reappointed for 2-4 years (depending upon how long
it takes to complete the PhD) but the training post will not
be extended beyond 19 September 2016.

University Grade 6 (£24,273 - £28,983 p.a. prorata) plus annual stipend of £6,300; PhD
fees will be paid by the Institute.

Informal inquiries may be made to the Head of Institute, Professor David Hesmondhalgh,
via email to d.j.hesmondhalgh AT leeds.ac.uk

To download an application form and job details please visit
http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/jobs/.
Alternatively these may be obtained from :vpaempl@leeds.ac.uk

tel +44 (0)113 343 7003 or +44 (0)113 343 3731

Job ref 311029 Closing date 23 August 2010

Interviews will be held on 13 September 2010